Episodes

  • 2/28 Iowa Weather: Winter Weather Advisory

    2/28 Iowa Weather: Winter Weather Advisory
    Feb 28 2026
    Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. A narrow band of snow is sliding through southern Minnesota right now. and it's just barely clipping Iowa's northern edge. If you're near the Minnesota border — Estherville. Mason City — you might see light flurries this morning. We're talking under an inch. The rest of the state? Completely dry. In the next 24 hours. Step outside and you're looking at temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. Western Iowa starts coldest at 25 degrees. Central Iowa sits at 29. The Quad Cities wake up to 26. All under mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. Today's high temperatures tell an interesting story. Western Iowa climbs to 46 degrees — the warmest spot in the state. Sunny skies and a light southerly breeze get you there. Central Iowa hits 45 with mostly sunny conditions. The Quad Cities reach 41 under mostly cloudy skies. Eastern Iowa lands at 38 with partly sunny skies and maybe a few flurries between 8 A.M. and 10 A.M. — but most of you stay dry. Tonight, temperatures plunge. Western Iowa drops to 14 degrees. Central Iowa falls to 19. Eastern Iowa hits 17. The Quad Cities settle at 20. Sunday brings mostly cloudy skies statewide. Highs range from 31 in western Iowa to 36 in the Quad Cities. Southern Iowa has a slight chance of light snow — under half an inch possible. Most of the state stays dry again. Sunday night into Monday, a weak system tries to push north from Missouri. Southern counties near the border might see an inch of snow. Tuesday onward, everything changes. Southwesterly flow takes over. Temperatures surge into the 50s, possibly hitting 60 by late week. Rain moves in. Thunderstorms become possible. Spring-like weather settles in for the rest of the week. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.
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  • Dense Fog Advisory | Iowa Weather

    Dense Fog Advisory | Iowa Weather
    Feb 26 2026
    Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Iowa Weather Podcast — it's Thursday, February 26th. Step outside and you'll feel 26 degrees with a bite. But hold on.. Because by this afternoon, you're hitting 49. That's a 23 degrees climb in just a few hours. Western Iowa, you're the star of the show today. Starting at 24 degrees this morning, you'll surge all the way to 59 by mid-afternoon. That's shorts weather if you're brave enough. Central Iowa, you're at 26 now and headed to 49. Eastern Iowa and the Quad Cities wake up coolest at 22, but you'll still reach the upper 40s. One thing to watch: dense fog is hugging northwestern Iowa and the Minnesota border this morning. If you're driving early, slow down. Visibility drops fast. The fog should burn off by mid-morning as southwest winds pick up. Tonight stays mild. Lows around 30 degrees statewide under mostly clear skies. Friday pushes even warmer.. Upper 50s to mid 60s across the state. Western Iowa could touch 64. But breezy west winds gusting to 30 miles an hour will keep it from feeling quite that warm. Saturday cools off. Highs in the mid to upper 30s. Northern Iowa has a slight chance of light snow, but most of us stay dry. Sunday is the one to watch. A system approaches with snow likely across central and eastern Iowa. We could see 1 to 3 inches in some spots. The track is still uncertain, so I'll keep you posted. Monday and Tuesday bring mostly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Another rain and snow mix arrives late Monday into Tuesday. Enjoy the warmth while it lasts. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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    2 mins
  • Feels Like 10 Degrees | Iowa Weather

    Feels Like 10 Degrees | Iowa Weather
    Feb 25 2026
    Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Iowa Weather Podcast — it's Wednesday, February 25th. That crisp blue sky you're seeing right now? Don't get too attached. Snow's coming. And it's going to mess with your evening plans. Out west, you're up first. Snow starts rolling in around noon and peaks at 3 P.M. Des Moines hits 37 degrees by 2 P.M. before things get messy. The good news? Barely any accumulation. Think dusting, not disaster. Central Iowa, you're in the thick of it. Snow develops by 4 P.M. and peaks around 6 P.M. — right when you're trying to get home. Expect 1 to 2 inches by morning. Highs reach 33 degrees around 2 P.M. Not terrible, but those roads are going to be slick. Eastern Iowa gets a later start. Snow holds off until 8 P.M., peaking around 9 P.M. Highs hit 32 degrees by 4 P.M. But here's the kicker.. It'll feel like 10 degrees at 8 A.M. That's the kind of cold that makes your coffee freeze on the walk to the car. Quad Cities, you're last in line. Snow runs from 9 P.M. to midnight, peaking around 10 P.M. Highs climb to 38 degrees by 4 P.M. Now here's where it gets interesting. Thursday and Friday bring a serious warm-up. Western Iowa could hit 58 degrees Thursday. Friday sees highs in the upper 50s to low 60s statewide. That's 15 degrees above normal for late February. Winter's identity crisis continues. But don't pack away the parka yet. Another system arrives Sunday with snow and highs back in the upper 20s to low 30s. Today's sunrise is at 6:57 A.M. Sunset at 6:01 P.M. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight each day now. Drive carefully tonight. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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  • Feels Like 9 Degrees | Iowa Weather

    Feels Like 9 Degrees | Iowa Weather
    Feb 24 2026
    Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Iowa Weather Podcast — it's Tuesday, February 24th. Step outside right now and you're at 20 degrees. Cold, gray, typical February. But here's the thing.. By this afternoon, parts of Iowa are jumping 30 degrees. Winter's losing its grip fast. Western Iowa gets the wildest ride. You're starting at 22 degrees around 5 A.M. By 2 P.M.? You hit 54 degrees. That's a 32 degree climb in nine hours. Winds flip south to southwest around 9 A.M., gusting to 15 miles an hour by 11 A.M. Those snowbanks are going to melt fast. Tonight drops back to 23 degrees, with a slight chance of light snow or rain after midnight. The Quad Cities see 45 degrees by 3 P.M., but southwest winds roar at 10 to 20 miles an hour, gusting to 35. That's the kind of breeze that'll rip the newspaper right out of your hands. Tonight falls to 22 degrees, then climbs slightly overnight. A narrow window for light snow opens Wednesday night, but nothing major. Central Iowa plays it cooler. Highs only reach 39 degrees by 4 P.M., with steady south winds around 8 miles an hour. The real action arrives tomorrow. A band of snow moves in Wednesday afternoon, dropping temperatures through the day. By Thursday morning, you could wake up to a fresh dusting. Eastern Iowa mirrors the center, but windier. Clouds hold highs to 40 degrees. Winds shift south to southwest around noon, gusting to 35 miles an hour. Strong enough to send loose branches tumbling. Wednesday night brings the best chance for snow. One to 2 inches possible south of Highway 30. North of there? Maybe a dusting. Here's your week ahead. Today's warmth vanishes Wednesday when that snow band sweeps through. Thursday rebounds to the 40s. Then Friday delivers a shock. Highs surge into the 50s and low 60s. Yes, 60s in February. The weekend crashes back to reality. Highs in the 30s with scattered light snow Saturday and Sunday. One thing to watch. With 5 inches of snow still on the ground, today's warmth creates slushy surfaces. Those puddles freeze overnight into black ice. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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    3 mins
  • Wind Chills Below Zero | Iowa Weather

    Wind Chills Below Zero | Iowa Weather
    Feb 23 2026
    Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Iowa Weather Podcast — it's Monday, February 23rd. Five degrees. Wind chills at minus nine. Your car groaned when you started it this morning, didn't it? That's the cold we're working with right now.. But folks, this is just the opening act. Today stays brutal. Central Iowa barely cracks twenty-one degrees by four P.M. Eastern Iowa? You'll hit twenty-two around two P.M. Western Iowa does a bit better at twenty-seven by three P.M.. And the Quad Cities matches that. Light winds for most of us, though the Quad Cities sees gusts to fifteen miles an hour early. Here's where it gets weird. Tonight, temperatures actually *climb* while you sleep. Central Iowa drops to twelve around six P.M., then rises to twenty-one by morning. Eastern Iowa falls to thirteen before warming to seventeen overnight. Western Iowa dips to eighteen, then jumps to twenty-four. The Quad Cities? Sixteen early, then eighteen by dawn. Tuesday is a forty-degree swing. Central Iowa hits forty-two. Eastern Iowa reaches forty-three. Western Iowa? Fifty-four degrees. Quad Cities at forty-nine. But those warm temps come with gusty winds — up to thirty miles an hour — creating fire weather conditions. No burn piles tomorrow. Wednesday, a cold front crashes the party. Temperatures drop back to the thirties and forties. And Wednesday night into Thursday? We're tracking a snow system. One to three inches possible in Eastern and Central Iowa. The track is still uncertain, so this could shift. Friday warms back into the fifties before another cooldown this weekend. Light snow possible Sunday. Five degrees to fifty-four in thirty-six hours. Only in Iowa. Keep your phone charged tonight. This week's going to keep us busy. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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    2 mins
  • Iowa Weather: 02-22-2026

    Iowa Weather: 02-22-2026
    Feb 22 2026
    Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Iowa Weather Podcast — it's Sunday, February 22nd. Step outside and you'll feel 10 degrees with winds trying to knock you sideways. Those gusts hit 30 miles an hour. And wind chills are making it feel like minus 10 in spots. This is the kind of cold that finds every gap in your coat. Western Iowa gets the best deal today — sunshine pushes you to 26 degrees around 4 P.M. But don't get comfortable. By 5 A.M. Monday, you're back down to 2 degrees. Central Iowa tops out at 22 around 4 P.M., then crashes to 5 degrees by 4 A.M. Eastern Iowa and the Quad Cities stay coldest — just 18 degrees around 2 P.M., then 7 degrees overnight. Cover that skin if you're heading out tonight. Monday brings calmer winds and a bit more sun, but we're still stuck in the 20s. Then Tuesday? Everything changes. Highs rocket into the 40s and 50s. Western Iowa could hit 54 degrees. The Quad Cities climb to 48. That's a 30 degree swing in 24 hours. But here's the catch — a storm rolls in Wednesday night into Thursday. Rain and snow move through, with eastern Iowa and the Quad Cities most likely to see 1 to 3 inches of snow. Thursday morning's commute could get messy, so plan ahead. Friday cools back down, then we rebound again by Saturday with highs back in the 50s. A few snow showers could linger into the weekend, but nothing major. One bright spot — we're gaining 2 minutes and 41 seconds of daylight today. Sunrise at 7:01 A.M., sunset at 5:57 P.M. Alright. If this forecast helped you plan your week, share it with someone who could use a heads up. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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  • Iowa Weather: 02-21-2026

    Iowa Weather: 02-21-2026
    Feb 21 2026
    Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the Iowa Weather Podcast. It's Saturday, February 17th, and folks, Iowa woke up mean today. Step outside and you'll feel it instantly. Western Iowa sits at 10 degrees with a light northwest breeze at 5 miles an hour. Central Iowa reads 11 degrees. Not much better. Eastern Iowa hits 13 degrees, but gustier winds at 10 miles an hour make it sting. The Quad Cities claim bragging rights at 14 degrees, though that's like winning a contest nobody entered. Here's the deal on highs today. Western Iowa struggles to 18 degrees. Central Iowa barely touches 20. Eastern Iowa and the Quad Cities top out near 22. That's the kind of cold where your car door handle fights back. Sunrise hits at 6:32 A.M., and here's your silver lining. We're gaining 2 minutes and 52 seconds of daylight. Winter's grip is loosening, even if it doesn't feel like it yet. Tonight the real bite arrives. Lows plunge to minus 2 out west. Central Iowa drops to zero. Eastern Iowa holds at 3 degrees, Quad Cities at 4. Winds ease up, but that means patchy black ice on untreated roads. You'll want to take it slow if you're heading anywhere after dark. Sunday's a carbon copy. Sunny skies, mid 20s statewide. Perfect for watching football from the couch with zero guilt. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. This cold, dry pattern isn't budging. No snow, no thaw. Highs creep toward the upper 20s by Tuesday, which almost feels tropical compared to today. Then another cold snap rolls in Thursday. Think of it as winter reminding us who's boss. One more thing. If this forecast helped you plan your Saturday, share it with a neighbor. Word of mouth keeps us going. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Stay safe out there, folks. Bundle up!
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  • Iowa Weather: 02-20-2026 6 AM ET

    Iowa Weather: 02-20-2026 6 AM ET
    Feb 20 2026
    Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and you're listening to the 6 AM Iowa Weather Podcast. It's Friday, February 16th. Folks, grab that coffee and let me paint the picture. Step outside right now and you'll feel the mid teens. Not terrible. Not friendly either. The kind of cold where your car door handle sticks just enough to annoy you. Here's the deal. We're gaining almost three extra minutes of daylight today. Sunrise at 6:33, sunset at 5:18. Those little wins matter in February. Now the weather story. Western Iowa is the wild card. A slight chance of flurries riding in on northwest winds. Nothing to cancel plans over. Just enough to dust your windshield. Highs near 34 degrees out there, dropping to 19 tonight. Drive east toward Des Moines and central Iowa climbs to 35 degrees. Partly cloudy. Northwest winds at 9 to 16 miles an hour. Tonight you're looking at 18 degrees. Keep rolling toward Cedar Rapids and eastern Iowa runs a touch cooler. Highs near 32 degrees with gustier winds, 15 to 20 miles an hour. That wind finds every zipper gap. Lows tonight hit 16 degrees. The Quad Cities? Windiest spot in the state today. Highs reach 38 degrees, but west winds at 15 to 25 miles an hour will steal that warmth right off your face. Tonight drops to 22 degrees. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. Saturday brings sunshine and mid 30s statewide. Sunday nudges toward 40 degrees. Both days dry. Perfect weekend to get outside if you bundle up. Early next week stays quiet with temperatures hovering near normal. No major storms on the radar through Wednesday. Air quality is moderate today, so if you're sensitive, you'll want to take it easy outside. One more thing. If this podcast helps you start your morning right, share it with a neighbor. Word of mouth keeps us going. I'll be back at 9 AM with your next update. Stay warm out there and enjoy that extra daylight!
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